What is the best course of action to take if there is any doubt about the administration of a medication?
a. Administer the medicine if you think it will help the patient.
b. Confer with your partner.
c. Contact medical control.
d. Do not administer any medications when you have doubts.
Answer: c. Contact medical control.
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